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LANL in the News
- How complete is that genome?
11 Dec 2009- Earlier this fall, a group of scientists, including representatives of several genome centers, published a policy paper in Science in which they proposed a new set of standards for describing the quality of assembled genomes.
- Lightning strikes could help map hurricanes
8 Dec 2009- Three-dimensional imaging of lightning bursts may improve forecasting of these deadly storms. A sensor network originally designed to detect nuclear blasts is now giving the most detailed look ever into the inner workings of hurricanes.
- Los Alamos lab machine tests mockup of weapon (1:05 p.m.)
4 Dec 2009- LOS ALAMOS — An X-ray machine at Los Alamos National Laboratory that's designed to check the reliability of the nation's nuclear stockpile completed its first-ever test of a mockup of a nuclear weapon...
- Peta-flogging HIV
2 Dec 2009- LOS ALAMOS, N.M. The biggest worry on the mind of the human immunodeficiency virus well, if it had a mind, anyway these days might not be the latest antiretroviral therapies, but rather a member of the periodic table of the elements going by the name of...
- LANL manager gives $25,000 to Mind Research Network
2 Dec 2009- The Mind Research Network has received a $25,000 gift for the Domenici Discovery Fund from Los Alamos National Security LLC (LANS). LANS manages and operates Los Alamos National Laboratory for the National Nuclear Security...
- Sharpening the bionic eye
28 Nov 2009- Helping the blind to see used to be a job for miracle workers. Now, an international science project is restoring the sensation of light in dozens of sightless eyes.
- LANL computer joins HIV battle
23 Nov 2009- A New Mexico supercomputer built for nuclear weapons research, using computer chips originally designed for video games, has been used to build a sort of family tree of the remarkably diverse and dangerous virus that causes AIDS. (Albuquerque Journal Web site may require you to view an advertisement.)
- Researchers make hydrogen fuel progress
18 Nov 2009- In what may prove to be a long stride toward swapping hydrogen fuel cells for gas tanks in the clean-running cars of the future, researchers have found a better way to efficiently store hydrogen fuel.
- New Funding Will Stimulate Alternative Energy Research
18 Nov 2009- Initiatives to provide geothermal heating or power at the Pueblo of Jemez and the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology campus are receiving Los Alamos National Laboratory assistance, thanks to recent American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA)...
- Using CO2 to extract geothermal energy
17 Nov 2009- As part of developing new energy resources that don’t emit carbon dioxide, the DOE is funding 9 trials that use supercritical CO2 to extract more geothermal energy. The idea started in 2000 at Los Alamos National Laboratory....
News Release
NNSA, LANL Announce Successful First Dual-Axis Hydrodynamic Test
Contact: NNSA Public Affairs, (202) 586-7371
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) announced today that Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) fired its first-ever double-viewpoint hydrodynamic test of a nuclear weapon component mockup. The test, conducted by LANL scientists and engineers, took place at the Dual Axis Radiographic Hydrodynamic Test (DARHT) facility at Los Alamos.
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Year in Review 2007-2008
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CMRR Gets a New Home
- Chemistry and Metallurgy Research Replacement (CMRR) Project aims to relocate several mission critical projects—analytical chemistry, materials characterization, and actinide research and development capabilities—to a newer facility.
The
Chemistry and Metallurgy Research Replacement Facility (CMRR)
Project has launched a website for informational
and planning purposes, as a market research tool to determine
the availability and adequacy of potential business sources before issuing
a Request for Proposal (RFP). This is not a request
for proposals or solicitation.
The project is seeking enclosure fabricators that can meet the
Quality Assurance requirements of DOE Order 414.1C, Quality
Assurance and 10CFR830, Subpart A, Nuclear Safety: Quality
Assurance Requirements, using NQA-1-2000, Quality Assurance
Requirements for Nuclear Facility Applications as the basis
of its Quality Assurance Program. Click
here for more information.
Posted 07.09.08
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- Laboratory employees pledged a record $1 million to United Way programs in Northern New Mexico and Santa Fe during the recent Giving Campaign. A dollar-for-dollar match by LANS brought the total contribution to $2 million. Read the story about United Way giving
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Science on Wheels
- In 2008-09, the Bradbury Science Museum returns with more free, hands-on science activities brought to your school. Each student in your classroom is an active participant in these activities using science equipment provided by the museum and guided by museum staff.
Math & Science Academy empowers teachers across New Mexico
- Math & Science Academy, a teacher professional development program, focuses on standards-based education using the most recent research-based concepts and instructional strategies.
- Emphasis is placed on assessment and data analysis, and technology is integrated at every level. Collaboration among participants is stressed.
- The program is unique because it was developed to address comprehensively the complex and challenging issues of teaching and learning. Student achievement is increased by improving teacher practice. Read more...
Meet a LANL Grad Student
Armanda Roco was chosen for a summer internship at Los Alamos National Laboratory where she is putting her classroom studies to use by conducting biological research.
Los Alamos National Laboratory offers a work environment to students, postdoctoral appointees, career employees, and contractor (staff augmentation) personnel in which individuals are inspired by, and rewarded for, tackling the toughest challenges facing our nation and the world. (Check out more about LANL science, goals, and national security on the 'About LANL' tab.)
In return for their individual and collective contributions, LANL employees are rewarded with a highly competitive pay and benefits structure; an intellectually stimulating, fair, and safe work environment; exciting professional development opportunities; and an institutionalized recognition of the importance of work-life balance.
Created in 1943 as part of World War II's Manhattan Project, the Laboratory was designated a Registered National Historic Landmark in 1966. Today, LANL remains not only an exciting place to work, but a great place to collaborate and network with scientists, researchers, and other experts from around the world.
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Proposed Stimulus Projects at LANL
Los
Alamos National Laboratory applied for funding for a number of
projects. Four projects are in advanced proposal stage. Pending
acceptance and funding we will continue to post news and information
to this website.
LANL Environmental Surveillance Report out
- The LANL Environmental Surveillance Report is compiled annually and provides the most comprehensive, consolidated "report card" on environmental conditions site-wide at LANL.
Moving Technology to Market
- The Laboratory's Technology Transfer Division helps move technologies from the Lab to the marketplace to benefit society and the U.S. economy.
- We do this by ensuring that Laboratory inventions receive intellectual property protection, which enables us to license Los Alamos technologies to industry and start-up companies.
- As the Laboratory's liaison with industry, we also manage Lab-industry research partnerships and serve as the Laboratory's resource on industry relations.
Laboratory adds a sixth R&D 100 Award to its 2009 count
LOS ALAMOS, NM, November 4, 2009
Los Alamos National Laboratory recently learned that co-development of a high-resolution UV holography lens with National Security Technologies (NSTec) earned the Lab a sixth R&D Magazine 2009 R&D 100 Award.
High Resolution
UV Relay Lense
UV Relay Lense
